Patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and heavy thrombus burden are at increased risk of distal embolisation and impaired reperfusion during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). Conventional manual aspiration thrombectomy with a 30 mL syringe has shown limited benefit in large randomised trials. Increasing syringe volume to 50 mL may enhance suction...
Volume 37, Issue 2
Kinesiophobia and associated variables in patients with atrial fibrillation combined with heart failure: A cross-sectional study from China
While kinesiophobia is a recognised phenomenon in global cardiovascular rehabilitation, its prevalence and characteristics remain unexplored in the specific and growing population of patients hospitalised with atrial fibrillation and heart failure (AFHF). This study aims to investigate the prevalence of kinesiophobia and to identify its associated factors among hospitalised AFHF patients in...
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Nationwide survey of the distribution of Catheterisation laboratories (Cath labs) in Ghana
Catheterisation laboratories (Cath labs) are vital for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular and other vascular conditions. In Ghana, there is limited national-level data on the distribution and capacity of Cath labs. This study provides a nationwide overview of existing Cath labs, their equipment, and their functional scope.
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Dual antiplatelet therapy is an effective treatment method after coronary artery endarterectomy: a single-centre retrospective study
It was aimed to investigate the patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting with coronary endarterectomy (CABG-CE) and postoperative dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in terms of acute coronary syndrome, mortality and morbidity in the early period.
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Assessment of the aortic root and ascending aorta in swine using CTA
Swine are widely recognised as an essential experimental platform for evaluating prosthetic heart valves and testing novel catheter-based deployment methods. Our study aimed to establish baseline normative diameters for the aortic root and ascending aorta in swine using spiral computed tomography angiography (CTA), enhancing the success of preclinical research and device development.
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Association between Epstein-Barr Virus viremia and cardiac function in children and young adults with perinatally acquired HIV
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) affects greater than 95% of the global population, and when acquired at an early age, results in poor control of viral replication and increased risk to subsequent chronic illnesses.
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Association of ACE I/D and ACE (rs4343) polymorphism with MACE development in hypertensive patients
Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) and ACE rs4343 polymorphism have been considered important and extensively studied for their association with cardiovascular conditions. This study investigates the association of this variant with the development of major adverse cardiovascular...
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Diagnostic challenges and interventional management of left isomerism in heterotaxy syndrome with a lower extremity arteriovenous malformation: a case report
A 28-year-old female patient with a history of sleeve gastrectomy presented to the emergency department with progressively worsening lower back and leg pain. The pain was described as a constant dull ache, exacerbated by movement and relieved by rest.
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